Question

Read the following excerpt from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling.

"That is why,” he said, shifting his paw on the leaves. "Not even I can look thee between the eyes, and I was born among men, and I love thee, Little Brother. The others they hate thee because their eyes cannot meet thine; because thou art wise; because thou hast pulled out thorns from their feet—because thou art a man.”

Which detail helps create the pace and mood in this excerpt?

“I was born among men”
“and I love thee”
“thorns from their feet”
“shifting his paw on the leaves”

Answer 1

"and I love thee"

Step-by-step explanation:

If you read the passage passionately, you automatically get the urge to emphasize "I love thee." In my opinion, that detail moves things along smoothly.